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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
Alleged Thief Arrested.

Three or four days ago the police depart
ment of the city government received a
letter from the Chief of Police of Boston,
stating that Mr. George MOrang, Of the
Hub, bad been robbed of a gold watch
valued at $3.50, and some other articles,
by Frank Weinam, Of this city, and re-
guesting that lookout be kept for the
gentleman named and that he he picked
up on his arrival here. The officers we're
duly instructed to be on the alert, and
yesterday Officer Desmond learned that
Weinam was in the city. Last night he
was arrested at his home, and the Boston
authorities will be notified, when it ia pre-
sumed they will send on and get him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

, ANrEp-AGESTs Eos wur,,

"A ANrED-AGENTS FoR wHE.lIxc ,,,
w the State Of West Virginia 10 rep,,,., Az
National Cniou Benefit Association a, Nae Iss
lngton D. C., incorporated by special Get 80 NJ
gress, May 5. is'5 splendid onport,,i, v"a
offered TO active, entrtetic t,reta!nsS ~
little or no chance OF pnnmotion sLor 4 49, sUh
call on me a. once. To The tiehI kind of r1ss y
offer steady, permanent, paying rsIIon -, y
opportunity for merited advancement 80
To JOHN p. RUSH, General AseuI Ie,- W.
street, Wheeling. W. Va. - 80
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
GERMAN IN FIVE WEEKS.
Two New Glasses Begin Tuesday

Two New Glasses Begin Tuesday.
To crafty the general desire on the
part OF many who regret that they did not
join the classes organized in this city for
the five weeks course, there will be two
new classes organized on Tuesday of this
week. The hours will be announced
in Tuesdays papers A cordial invita-
ton is extended to attend one
or more Of the classes on Monday, whose
hours are 3, 5 and s P. NJ, where you can
see your friends, whom you can consult as
to the intrinsic value of the course as re-
CARDS the attainment of practical use of
German in this five weeks course. You
will also be ,urprised at the great progress
made by them in speaking and reading
EArrnar, In less thar, tue rrool-n
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

If you want safe investment, with a
chance TO double your money within a
year or two, buy some of the lots ut the
auction sale of the Old Fair Grounds,
tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

woRKINGNEN will have chance to buy
nice lots on which to build homes, if they
attend the auction sale of the Old Fair
Grounds, tomorrow morning at nine
O'Clock.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
9Eutls1s
Mbrelin9 Register
YESTERDAY IN THE CITY.
rhormnmotar Racnrn,

Mr.. c. Sehnepf, the Opera House drug
gist, made the following observations of
the temperature Saturday: 7 a. IN, A;
pa. M, %; - NJ, 90; 3 p. III, d. Z p. M,
AZ Weather changesble.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
L.s.GooD&cO sell dry goods the cheapest

zoo Fine Imported Jackets Just
opened, All sizes from 81 90 a. New
wrRps received daily.
GEO. M. SHOOK a CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

Tomorrow begins the subscription for
the German night school at Mrs. Nina
Neur's, SO Twelfth street Instructions
every evening from 7:3O to $50. Terms
81. 80 per month.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

Fine Seal Plush Wraps Of every de.
seription leading speciality.
GEO. N. SHOOK a co.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
T OST--COW.

On October 18th, a white GOV vii, :,
neck, about nine years old, weigh, .h' S'sa
pounds Any information lesdiug 10 ia ~
coyery will be thankfully received h., -e is
signed Louis SlERrc,,G-H's'
ocSV Benwoot. "A /.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

costume of pink surah, with lace front,
draped with sprays of flowers; pointed
basque, trimmed with lace, long gloves Of
undressed cafe duldit, and slippers to match
dress The gentlemen were all in full
dress, the groom and groomsmen wearing
white kid gloves with stitching of the same
color, and the ushers wearing the same
with black stitching. The toilets Of many
OF the ladies present were very beauti-
ful and elegant. At the conclusion
of the reception an excellent
luncheon was served, followed by ices and
conftctions, served hy burst. At IL
O'Clock goOd-byes were said and the bride
and groom, accompanied by the bridal
party, were driven 70 the B. K o. depot,
where they boarded the Ills train for a
trip of several weeks in Eastern cities,
with countless good wishes following from
their many friends. The presents received
by Mr. and Mrs HempstoDe are as numer-
Gus as they are handsome and useful, and
gire evidence of the high esteem i'll which
the couple is held.
very pleasant surprise was rendered
Miss Ella Heinlein, charming belle of
the South Side, last Thursday evening,
the occasion being her birthday. A great
many of the young folks were present, and
the evening was spent III very social
amusements At IL o'clock refreshments
were served, and at o'clock the crowd re-
tired.
Miss Emma Zsrnitz, on Thursday even
ing entertained number of her friends in
delightful manner at the residence of her
parents. at the corner of Twenty-fifth and
Eoff streets. The evening was spent in
pleasant manner by all present.
The Maennerchor Singing Society will
give one of their enjoyable reception and
hops at their hall tomorrow evening.
Kramer will play.
Continued on Second Page.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

Summary-Doubles, Kemp and Whis-
son; three-bagger, c. Addy; base bits,
Bethany IA, Triadelphia 4; struck ont,
Bethany 6; Triadelphia L errors, Bethany
4; Triadelphia 3; time, ? hours; umpire,
Jack Crogan.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
TriadeIphia Again Done Up" ny Bethany

The Bethany ball club easily defeatod
the TTiadelphia team, at the latter place,
yesterday afternoon, in al unusually ex-
citing game OF ball The Triadelphia
team was strengthened by Dunn, Wheel
ing's great twirler But it was no use.
The boys from the village among the hills
had on their batting clothes and the Tria-
delphia boys couldn't hit Addy, whose
fine work in the box was the feature o.
the game. The umpire called the game at
the end of the seventh inning on account
of darkness. Following is the score:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

The Latest Styles Of Wraps received
daily NJ GEO. II. SHOOK a cos.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

WANTED-T0 Borrow 50.
Wv two years st Per cent on iSOOO Fog
properly. Address "BoRROWER"ppHvot eity
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

Mrs. Sam Norton gave an elegant six
o'clock dinner to number of friends
Friday evening, in honor OF Miss Morgan,
of Washington City She was assisted in
entertaining By her sister, Miss Amy Chap
line, and the affair was a most delightful
one. At the conclusion of the dinner sew
eral hours were spent most delightfully."- by
the guests at cards aud dancing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
geu srtis.m,pts

WANTED.GIRL TO DO GENERA
Wv S.nN Mot s;,.. Apply ATM J. BRILLEs SSousE
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

a question which have asked me
every day n, can 4 do over Ladies'
Felt HRtSP In reply 4 would say that
4 have erected machinery especially
for Felt work, and ana prepared to
have the Ladies' brin< their eRSt-aside
FelIs and be RssOnlshed by the results.
All are cordially invited 60 call and
inspect work done.
X. =. POTTS.
Hat and Bonnet BleaeheF,
No. 34 sixteenth street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

The Grst Kaf1ee Visite of the season was
given by the ladies Of the Arion Wednes.
day evening last, aud it wac most delight
fol affair. According to custom, the la
dies spent the afternoon in = pleasant,
social manner, taking supper at 5 o'clock.
At the gentlemen began arriving, and
after they had all been served with supper
the remainder OF the evening was devoted
to social pleasures. Prof. Charlie Kill
meyer was on hand and rendered fine
of dance music, and it was
nearly midnight before the. merry party
retired.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

On Wednesday evening Miss Florence
OFT entertained number of friends at her
home, in honor of Miss Morgan, OF Wash
ington City. Cards we're the feature of the
evening and handsome prizes were given
to the winners. Refreshments were served
and heartily discussed at u o'clock, after
which pleasant cOnuerSdziOne followed,
the guests retiring at late hour.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30
OUTSIDE Of A HUNDRED OTHER
GREAT BARGAINS
We viii mention as many As the
space permits

Ladies' Wool Diagonal Ne Smarkets, $3.50.
Ladies Wool Buclr Fur Ball Fringe, all round,
500
Ladies Wool Plaid Jackets, --latest cut, 81 %
Ladies' Silk Plush Long Goats, $500
Child and Misses ClOaks, 50ceuts and upwards.
White Blankets, IS cents pair.
Grey Blankets, 80 cents a pair
The Old slandbyy, Genuine tierman Blankets,
S225 pair.
Bed Comfortabl,s. A. cents and upwards.
3C-InCh AL Wool sackiug, 80 and p cents.
64-Iuch az Wool IricOt, - Ceuts, etr.
35-IRch BrOcade aud Fancy DGrss "caiS, t"ooD,
IS aud - cent, yard.
Basf silk F!usbes, % aud ~ cent.
u ayy Home Made FIaanels. >, cents, elsewhere
3 cents.
Century Cloth, gGmch, entire new 'tyles, :
ceuts yard.
26Iurh Heavy Muslin. brown aui Oleached, Sc
New CuliCOes, pretty STYLES, II 3, AMI cents.
Ladies' Fine ScarIg. Vesls. - 'ats and upwards
Nice Nolesqui Skirts, ,+u.itsjI, ~ cents.
Large Bel Spreads only - cents
Turks. uanCyl TuweIs 4 cts. cheap at - cts
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

Bargains In Flannels. Blankets
and Comforts.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

The present week was quite prolific OF
weddings, and several of them were very
elegant affairs. OctOber's brides will he
numerous this year, and it now locks very
much So ifJune is to be robbed of ITS glory
as month Of marriages, and that m ore
beautiful October is to take its place.
Let's glance at the list of charming brides.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

Mrs Henry X. List entertained num-
Der CT lady friends with an elegant little
luncheon at her home on North Main street
Thursday evening last. The affair was
very enjoyable.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

I osT-IN OR NEAR FIFTH wARny,.
II house, Ladies Breast Pin. Oval ~ aAREg1
agate. with god rim. Suitable ,sr spsd no I,
turned 10 this offce fe"srt n.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1887-10-30

WANTED TWO YOUNG Nsy nn---
w deposit SIS security 10 act a, mhO Can
on Passenger Trains Apply al Union " Asea.
pany's ONCE, Wheeling, w.. Va. ses,Con
------------- osA9
WAGSNTlnESDn D. &c COOP HoySrEFEp,D
Of FREDERICK SHE'D, At tTescsn, enqgirs
or grease house NH or.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

COL KING-HARMAN. duced reporters for
The Times to suppress their accounts of the
occurrence, and also of having threatened to
shoot man by the name of Weldon.
The chairman reminded Healy that King
Hartman was not present. Healy retorted
that King Hartman was within call if he de-
sired to defend himself
Healy continued his deuunciation of Bal
four and King Hartman, declaring that Bal
four had been appointed to the office of chief
secretary because he despised Ireland
The chairman, upon Balfours appeal, ruled
Healy cut of order Healy accepted the rui-
ing, but reiterated his allegations, denounc-
lug King Harmau's connection with the
0rangemen, who, he declared, had commit
ted 500 murders TO one committed by Ribbon
men
At this point King Hartman entered the
house and Healy repeated his assaults in a
violent and haunting tone King Hartman
sad the Cremorne affair was boyish esca-
pade and the Weldon story a lie
Healy said he did not blame King Hartman
for accepting office, but he did blame the
government for supporting "A law-bresker and
released convict
King Hartman appealed to the chair, who
censured Healy for his language Healy ac-
copied the rebuke of the chair, but said that
king-Harman was n landlord whose rent,
had been reduced by the land commissioners
1t was wrong, therefore, TO place him in a
position where he could influence the ap-
pointment of commissioners Concluding,
be moved reduction of the vote of credit tc
e., 900.
Smith testifyiug to the efficiency of King
Harmon as unier secretary for Ireland, aud
the motion to reduce was negatived-Il3
| to 81
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31
The C,ar and His Rheumatism"

LovpoN. Aug. 5..-The report from Copen-
hagen that the car is i'll with rheumatism
and carries his arm IN sling because of the
pain arising from that malady is not gener-
ally believed here, but rather it is suspected
that he is suffering from the effects OF a
wound received from the pistol of the NihiiSt
who, disguised as an officer of the guard, fired
at the emperor aS he was journeying from
st. Petersburg to krasaz-Selo few days ago
The guarded dispatch announcing the occur
renee admitted that one of the assailant's
bullets perforated the imperial coat, and the
inference that it also pierced the cuticle if
not the flesh of the car of all the RuSSias,
since Russian dispatches relating TO impor-
tant state matters or the movements health
and safety of the car are usually constituted
of one part truth and ninety-nine of fiction,
| mystery and unauthorized falsehood.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31
THEY FORGOT THE BOILER.
One Man Killed, Several Wounded and n
Farmers Crop OF Oats Destroyed.

FLINT, Mich, Aug, 3l-While Lyman
Curtis, a farmer living five miles east
of here, was threShing grain Tues
day the oat stack at which he was at
work caught fire from spark from the en-
gina All hands turned in to extinguish the
flames and save the barns, is possible, when
the water in the boiler got low, and it ex-
ploded. Daniel Steegar was killed, William
lockwood was seriously Scalded and other
wise injured, and William Teachout and
Harley Rekely were scald7d. Three young
ladies named Newcomb, graud-daughters of
Mr.. Curtis, were watching the efforts of the
men to subdue the fire, and were also scalded.
All the injured will recover. The engine and
the threshing machine are a total loss, and
The entire oat crop oil Mr.. Curtis has gone ul
in flames together with two barns
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31
JOHN SHERMAN REPUDlATeS
Certain Statements on the Fishery Cues
ton Credited to Him

tion Credited to Him
CINCINNATI, Aug 3L-The Commercial
Gazette prints the following card from John
Sherman:
On my return home nv attention is called to
u published telegram from Winnipeg giving views
alleged TO have been expressed by me On the fish
cries question to Senator Oeilvie of the Domin-
ION government which ] am told has been ex-
tensieely reprinted in the United States
during my absence, in which it is
alleged that | justified the action Of
the Dominion government upon the fisheries
question rs perfectly within their rights and ex-
tremely moderate wish most eInptaticaIly to
DENY any such interview, or having expressed 10
any one any such opinion. had conversation
with Senator 0gilvie in the presence of a number
of gentlemen in which took the exact opposite
view that while the Canadian government had
legally the right to exclude American fishermen
within the three-mile limit of their shore it an
act of bad policy TO do SO. and that their denial
To American fishermen OF the commercial rights
TO seek shelter and huv bait and supplies in Cana
dian ports was inconsistent with the civilized and
generous policy of modern commercial nations
and that hoped it would he promptly abandoned
| rs the best preparation for more intimate com
marcial relations between the United States and
| the dominion government. These views in sub
| stance were published in the parers of Winnipeg
and feel quite sure that Senator Ogilvie never
| authorized the publication of the statement
| have quoted.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

CHICAGO. Aug. 3l.-A Herald special from
Dxroit says: James Mckay, of Cherubusco,
Ind, passenger on the Wabash train Tues
daY morning, discovered as he was reaching
Milan, Mich. that he had been robbed of
81. 900 in money, notes and bonds. At Mi
Ian four men left the train. Their actions
were suspicious, ami an attempt was made
by the Wabash officials to arrest them, but
after a long hanl-to-hand encounter, in
which two town officials were badly hurt, the
thieves drew revolvers and threatened to
shoot if they We're pursued further. Three
of them succeeded in escaping to the woods,
but the fourth, who gave his name as Charles
Meyer, a machinist, was arrested and brought
to this city. He had S5s in his pocket, aud
all the utensils for conducting thmble-rig-
ging or the shell game A great crowd OF
citizens of Milan are in pursuit OF the thieye,
pb,,p
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

DUBLIN, Aug. 3l-The sum total of the
avciions on the O'Gradv estate at Herberts-
town Tuesday was the election of three fam
lies The crowds attracted by the eyictions
became very demonstrative in their sympa-
thy with the tenants, and the police were
compelled on several occasions to charge upon
and disperse them. This they did with evil
dent pleasure, aud piled their batons right
and left with terrible effect A great many
persons were injured by blows upon the head
and body, some of them quite seriously.
Among those dubbed by the police were Mr..
T. J. Condor, member of parliament for
East Tipperary, and several English visitors
to the scene
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

ALLENTOWN, Pa, Aug, 3l-The Young
Democratic battalion, of Philadelphia, will
ask the state convention to adopt a platform
prepared by them embracing the following
principles All the money necessary for the
support and maintenance of the government,
the army and navy. the civil list, and the
payment of the public debt aud pensions must
be supplied by tariff tax, as least obnoxious
to the public sentiment against direct taxa
ton. 1t is the duty of congress- in view OF
the immense surplus in the treasury, To re-
Iieve the people from the burden of taxation.
The tax on whisky should be enforced as the
| least Objectionable of internal taxes.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. 31.-The Manu-
facturers' Record publishes special reports
from all over the south on the crops and the
outlook for business. With two exception,
these reports are remarkably favorable The
corn crop is the largest ever raised in the
south and is estimated to exceed last years
crop by 81. O00. 900 bushels and the crop Of
1885 by 7O,O0o,O00 Many farmers who here
tofore depended upon the west for corn have
this year raised an abundant supply, som'
hauling enough for two years consumption
Throughout the entire south the business out
look is very promising.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

AMERICAN newspapers are so fond of
praising dead men that any man of prom
Inence gets good notice the moment he
departs this life. When the home stock
of prominent coFpses is a little short, 3
distinguished foreigner is praised. In
this way some mighty mean men may
possibly get.to heaven.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

HON r. 7. LINCOLN. nomination to the vice
presidency. To take any office at all would
be at great sacrifice of my business inter
ests here in Chicago, and the vice presidency
is not an office of such Importance that |
could afford to think of such thing. i most
certainly should not accept the nomination
| for the vice presidency were it rendered,
which have no reason TO think that it will
be-"
| And referring TO his being candidate for
| the presidency Mr. Lincoln said: while am
gratified by the kindly preferences to myself
| as independent in the matter, | regret the use
of my name in connection with auy public
office whatever. | say sincerely that if there
were any way possible by which could stop
that sort of thing, entirely and forever,
should be happy | have written to several
| persons, authors of such articles, to say So
but they 90 right along, regardless of my
| protests 1t seems difficult for the average
| American to understand that it is possible foI
any one not to desire the presidency, but
| most certainly do not have seen too NH /
of the wear and tear of Office lie to ever have
| a desire to re-enter If. Though | was but {
| boy when my father became president, ! cal
| well remember the tremendous burdens hi
| was called upon to bear. True, the conduct
of the war made the cares of office then in
| fnitely more eXacting, but have seen enough
of the inside of Washington official life tt
| have lost all desire for it
The presidential office is but a glide,
prison. Its cares and worry outweigh, m,
mind, the honor which surrounds the posi
ton. All official life is infinitely wearisome
had my fill of it while a member of Mr.. Ar
thurs cabinet, and made upmy mind at tina
time that when my official term was com
pleted | should return to Chicago and end
my DAYS there in the practice Of my pro
fession do not think there is any likeli
hood of my nomination. The men who max
the ticket would hardly do without exact
ing certain pledges, and those pledges woulC
not give. think that would soon end al
talk of myself | doubt whether there ha
been for years a presidential candidate 70
whom personal pledges We're not made. eithe
by himself or friends PERHAPS it Is not true
of Garfield-his nomination was peculiar"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

BROOKLYN, n. Y, Aug :H.-The Stand
ard alleges that gross frauds upon the govern.
ment We're rerpetrated in Tuesdays auction
of condemned goods at the navy yard. The
allegation is made that officials of the yard
removed valuable articles to their own houses
before the sale; also, that certain ring Of
bidders were given full information of tbs
articles to be sold, while bona fide buyers
could get no list
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

NEgNAH, Wis, Aug 3l.-An old German
named Welige, who j, III the habit of letting
his COW fed Oh grass neIr the railroad track,
was killed by Northwestern passenger train
Tuesday he had a roie on the COW and tied
the end Of it to his wrist. When the cars
came along the cow started across the track
irin ing the man with her and the engine
struck him, knocking him into the air about
tMeniN ieei
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31
A Few Thousand More Acres

WASHINGTON CITY, Aug 81. Acting Land
Commissioner Stockslager Tuesday Issued
orders to restore to settlement and entry the
lands within the indemnity limits withdrawn
for the Chicago, st Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha Railroad company. excluding those
on the main line from Hudson to Superior,
the Wisconsin Farm Mortgage company.
and the Wisconsin Central Railroad com
paay The number of acres affected is about
T1pu
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-08-31

MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi. Aug 3l.-The Trib.
une's Mandan d. T, special says: ConSid-
cradle apprehension exists regarding the out
break of disease among cattle at Richardson,
stark county. the next county west of this on
the Northern Pacific railroad. Parties who
have examined them say there is a soreness
in the mouth, swelling of palate. low form
OF cough; they wander around by themselves,
have no appetite. The disease Is recognized
as contagious. The territorial officials are on
the alert and win take prompt measures t.
stamp the disease out